Question

Images of consonants of the capital English alphabets are observed in a mirror. What is the number of images of these which look like their original shapes?

• A. 11
• B. 9
• C. 7
• D. 5

Hint:

Remember: Only certain letters such as B, C, D, E, etc., maintain their original shape when viewed in a mirror.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To determine the number of consonant letters in the English alphabet that appear the same when viewed in a mirror, we first identify the uppercase consonants: B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y, Z.

Next, we assess which of these letters are symmetrical about a vertical axis, meaning they look the same in a mirror. These letters are:

• B
• C
• D
• H
• K
• O
• V
• W
• X
• Y
• Z

Counting these letters, we find:

The number of consonant letters that remain unchanged in a mirror is 11.

Therefore, the correct answer is 11.